CURRENT STATUS (Updated on September 3, 2024):

1st of September:  One Bible2Share course, "The Greatest Gift is Love," is near completion, online, and in testing phase. Right now, music only and lyrics are included until the new music (with vocals) is complete. I will let you know here when you can create an account and begin sharing God's Word with your loved one!  Thereafter, many more Bible2Share courses will continually be added online!

History

These courses evolved through our real-world experiences where we conduct Bible2Share sessions weekly to our precious memory care residents within a local facility, in addition to our experience as caregiver for loved ones afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias over 15 years.

To our visitors, who have a loved one afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, other dementias or brain disorders:

"I want you to know that I feel your pain...I know it is painful, I know it is so hard, I know what it feels like to be brokenhearted when you see your loved one, who is afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, other dementias or other brain disorders continue to decline. In fact, at the time of writing this to you, one of my immediate family members is in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's diseEnase and vascular dementia. But God...I want you also to know that I have seen & experienced first-hand over & over again that when one's soul is inspired with the Word of God, their behaviors and countenance change...and the presence, power, peace, and joy of God make your time spent with your loved one so very special for both of you. This is why gifts2bless.com evolved, as God placed this burden in my heart to share with you these soul care discoveries and gifts of His goodness & compassionate love."

Love, Chaplain Denita

How are these Bible2Share sessions unique?

We incorporate research-based design principles and guidelines for older adults, web accessibility, and specific guidelines & research for those people living with dementia (but these sessions may be enjoyed by all).

Alpha testing of Bible2Share sessions online started with the memory care residents in May 2024. We pray and believe the first four sessions will be available to you for beta testing before the end of August 2024. 

Attention caregivers and family members!!  You will be able to give & receive soul care, by accessing our online sessions here. These sessions include audio, video, photos, and music. Share with your loved ones anytime and anywhere (mobile, tablet, desktop or laptop). Revive & inspire our souls!

While we complete development & alpha testing, enjoy a short video sample below from the sections Enter His gates, and Find rest for your soul, excerpted from the Bible2Share session on "The Greatest Gift is Love":

A short video sample below from the section Find rest
for your soul, excerpted from the Bible2Share session on "Perfect Peace":

A short video sample below from the section Find rest
for your soul, excerpted from the Bible2Share session on "Forget Not All God's Benefits":

A short video sample below from the section Find rest
for your soul, excerpted from the Bible2Share session on "God the Rock of Salvation":

 Kind regards,

Chaplain Denita

Please check back for updates.

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HOPE Discovery e-Learning

The HOPE Discovery e-Learning by Gifts2Bless is an online school offering self-learning courses on "soul care."  Self-learning courses let you choose when it is convenient for you to take the courses and also allows you to learn at your own pace. At this time, a curriculum of four (4) short "Soul Care" courses are planned to be available to include:

1. Course curriculum introduction and overview of key content areas presented within each "Soul Care" course.
2. Overview of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, stages of the disease, durations & scales used to measure the progression of the disease, and Caregiver 24/7 HELPLINE, support groups (virtually and in-person), a community resource finder, and numerous programs available.
3. At a high level, what do we know about spirituality, one's soul, and soul care needs? There are 9 basic needs of the soul.  
4. What exactly is "spiritual distress?"  How do we recognize it?  
5. How do we assess individual spiritual/soul care needs?  Consider ways to discover & identify deeper characteristics of one's soul care needs to personalize a plan. Note that conducting a spiritual assessment for an individual is an iterative process as the disease progresses.
6. What therapies are available?  What does it mean to "inspire the soul!" What research has been done to-date? Using case studies, learn about these different therapies, how to use them, when to use them (depending on the stage of the disease), and ways they may be personalized for an individual. What virtual therapeutic activities are available?
7. What free resources are available to meet the spiritual needs of those living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias? Resources available include dementia-friendly Bible studies, nondenominational worship services, and classic sing-along hymns. Instructions will be provided on how to effectively use these free resources.
8. Compassionate love defined. The ways therapies may address the 9 basic needs of the soul". It is possible to live well with dementia.
9. Consider activities to address not only individual soul care needs, but also needs within group/social settings.
10. How to design and implement a personalized "Soul Care" program for an individual, using a variety of therapies & activities. 
11. Ways to provide spiritual/soul care to those around the person with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.
12. Taking time for you. Healthy living for your brain and your body. Combatting compassion fatigue with soul care. 

The HOPE Discovery App by Gifts2Bless is for caregivers, families, and friends of loved ones who seek encouragement, hope, and rest. It is God's message of hope to you.  Scripture states,

"We wait in hope for the Lord;
    he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice,
    for we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,
    even as we put our hope in you"
          (Psalm 33:20-22 NIV).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is an “App”?

An app, which is short for "application," is a type of software that can be installed and run on a computer, tablet, smartphone or other electronic devices.

What is the purpose of our HOPE Discovery App?

The purpose of our HOPE Discovery App is to provide you with your own personal online discovery of faith on your walk, uncovering hidden treasures within the Holy Bible--the Promises of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in response to your personal needs and unique situations. People's stories throughout the Holy Bible serve as some examples in just-in-time situations.

The Holy Bible contains truth for us to apply to our lives. The Bible tells us about God, His plan for redemption, and our role in His story. It is most certainly relevant for us today. Jesus wants to meet you where you are right now!  And we at Gifts2Bless want that for you too! ⚓ Inspire the Soul!